It is hard to pick just one player who is the best hockey player in history because that is an opinion. But Wayne Gretzky is probably the most well know/greatest holding the most records in the NHL of any player.
Other top players were Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux, Gordie Howe and goalie Terry Sawchuck.
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Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier lead the NHL with most points and goals in their carrers.
Wayne gretzky-he holds many records in the nhl like the most assists in a season
Many would say the best all time NHL player is Wayne Gretzky. He was named the greatest player in National Hockey League history by The Hockey News in 1998.